| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $153.64 | 11.304% | $171.0075 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.75 | 9.448% | $203.2997 | $203.30 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.55 | 7.143% | $102.3751 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.69 | 3.805% | $95.1788 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.25 | 13.343% | $202.0339 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.70 | 9.544% | $186.9916 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.57 | 6.486% | $254.0437 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.15 | $1,214.9303 | $1,214.93 | $1,215.00 | $1,214.90 | |